Live Nation is calling on the government to deter scalpers. After the fiasco with a Taylor Swift concert earlier this year, the company says that the industry needs to change. Specifically, Live Nation is calling for artist to have more control over how ticket resale is done and by whom. The company is also calling for more transparency from ticket…
If your home is feeling stale or outdated, it may be time to add some modern upgrades. Changing details like popcorn ceilings or old hardware and letting in natural light can go a long way when refreshing an older house. Mallory Micetich, a home expert at Agni, demonstrates how a few projects can modernize and increase the value of your…
Nearly 1 in 6 Americans are making efforts to cut back on their health expenses. Telus Health found that 13% of workers in the United States cite inflation as the cause. Health and wellness expenses not covered by insurance, such as glasses and gym memberships, are the first to go. Telus Health also reports that parents are almost twice as…
File: February 2023MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Almost 100 people are sleeping at Carolyn Crayton Park Thursday night in solidarity with the homeless as part of Daybreak’s 10th annual Greater Macon Sleep Out—the organization’s biggest fundraiser each year that helps fund basic necessities for the homeless. Dozens of tents were set up at the park, which is not far away from…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Mercer University School of Medicine is partnering with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to improve pediatric care in rural areas of Georgia. The hospital says this will help bring scholarships for students in the field of pediatrics and provide educational information to support rural hospitals. CEO of Children’s, Donna Hyland, explains how this partnership will help children…
We had another day of record breaking warmth in Middle Georgia today, as highs warmed to the mid 80s. We will be keeping it warm once again tonight, as clouds help to keep lows in the mid 60s. A cold front will start pushing into the area through the day Friday, bringing a chance for a few showers. Rain chances…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Cherry Blossom Car windshield painting is an annual family event hosted by Peggy Whyte and her daughter. Whyte has been painting for the Cherry Blossom Festival for 32 years, including painting a lot of the designs on the windows of buildings for the festival. Whyte says when she first started the windshield paintings, it was…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Members of the Macon-Bibb Mayor’s Literacy Alliance gathered Thursday morning at the Bibb County School District’s Professional Learning Center, to discuss steps toward improving literacy. The goal of the meeting was to identify priorities and assess needs to best serve the community. Executive Director of the Literacy Alliance, Jim Montgomery, described the long-term goals of the…
Vineville Academy (Photo: 2021)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Students and faculty of Vineville Academy of the Arts gathered Thursday morning to celebrate Black History Month. The program featured musical performances by students and guest performers, followed by an awards ceremony and presentations from students on notable Black American figures. The event highlighted the importance of black culture, ancestry, creativity and leadership….
Amazon has closed its nearly 4 billion dollar buyout of one medical after the FTC declined to legally challenge the deal. However, the agency will continue to investigate factors such as whether amazon would misuse patients’ personal information. Amazon has closed its nearly 4 billion dollar buyout of One Medical. The FTC declined to legally challenge the deal, allowing it…
UPDATE: The Boil advisory in the Plantation Drive area has been lifted as the Jones County Water Department says all water samples have been analyzed and the water is safe to consume again. GRAY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Jones County Water Superintendent is issuing a boil water advisory in areas of Jones County after a break in a water main….
The Biden administration announced a change that will save an estimated 850,000 home buyers an average of $800 on home financing costs this year. The move affects mortgage insurance premiums paid by new borrowers who take out loans insured by the Federal Housing Administration. The mortgage fee cuts will primarily impact low to middle income and first time home buyers….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Day two of high school basketball’s state playoffs are underway, and boys and girls scores are listed below. Boys 6A Veterans 59 Lakeside-Evans 63 Houston County 47 Grovetown 75 5A Jones County 65 Bradwell Institute 44 4A Perry 61 Shaw 54 Baldwin 55 Cairo 50 Westside-Macon 43 Bainbridge 46 3A Mary Persons 37 Dougherty 90 Peach…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Six Warner Robins football players signed their NLI’s to continue their athletic and academic careers in college. Defensive back RJ Adair will attend Wingate University in North Carolina. Wide receiver and defensive back Chaz Sturn will attend Peru State College in Nebraska. Running back Malcolm Brown will attend Johnson C. Smith University in North Carolina….
The Hawks have been stacked with talent for the last few years, so why cant they stay above .500? Bill Shanks discusses whether a coaching change will be enough to make the Hawks excel. Categories: Sports Tags: Atlanta Hawks, nate-mcmillan, NBA
We saw record breaking heat across Middle Georgia this afternoon as Macon warmed to 84°. Tomorrow will be another warm day across the area, with a few more clouds than we saw today. There will also be a chance for isolated showers throughout the day. Winds will be gusting up to 25 mph, but this breezy weather moves out by…
Charles Rowland (Georgia Department of Corrections)MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man convicted of two murders and currently serving life in prison now faces another charge in connection with a separate death in another county. Charles Rowland pleaded guilty in March 2022 to charges related to the killing of a Twiggs County couple in September 2021. According to the Macon Regional…
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Walmart on Watson Boulevard in Warner Robins celebrated Black History Month Wednesday with a parade, filling the store’s aisles with the sounds of drums and celebration. Corina Adams, the Digital Operations Lead for Walmart Market 32, said the gathering was a unique way to celebrate the accomplishments of the Black community during Black History Month….
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — This Ash Wednesday, local religious leaders are reminding people of their mortality and the importance of reflection and repentance. Saint Francis Episcopal Church in Macon prepared a unique way for people to receive their ashes this year: the church offered drive-thru ashes. For Christians, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, a time…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Bibb County students who were out of school this week had the opportunity to attend a media workshop held at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center in Macon on Wednesday. The workshop gave students the chance to meet with videographers and other members of the media, including 41NBC’s Shelby Coates, and learn about their career experiences. Clarence…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating three successful years of managing the Departments of Animal Services and Animal Welfare after taking full responsibility of both in 2018. To maintain control of the departments, the sheriff’s office had to agree to specific goals set by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Sheriff David Davis credited the workers…
This year’s surge of spring break travel is driving up airfare and hotel rates. A return to pre-pandemic booking habits has increased the demand for flights and hotel rooms. The travel app, Hopper, reported last week that domestic airfare is averaging $264 round trip in April in March. That is a 20% increase from last year’s rates. Despite the costs,…
Your next new colleague could be a chatbot with a human face. Researchers from the University of Sydney Business School say that most companies will be implementing chatbot workers in the next decade. The jobs that this controversial technology is likely to appear in first are medical training and retail. In an effort to give users more control over their…
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Pedestrian Safety Review Board met on Tuesday at City Hall to discuss solutions aimed at improving road safety and preventing fatalities in Macon. Greg Brown, Chairman of the Pedestrian Safety Review Board, is optimistic that the meeting will help to create safer streets in the city. “We’ve been making recommendations on projects throughout our community…